AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Purines (adenine and guanine) are two-carbon nitrogen ring bases while pyrimidines (cytosine and thymine) are one-carbon nitrogen ring bases. Given below in a tabular column are the differences between Purines and Pyrimidines.

Detailed explanation-2: -In DNA, guanine and adenine base pair (see Watson-Crick pairing) with cytosine and thymine (see pyrimidines) respectively. Adenine is also found in adenosine triphosphate (see ATP) and other coenzymes. Two other important biological purines are hypoxanthine and xanthine.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nitrogenous bases present in the DNA can be grouped into two categories: purines (Adenine (A) and Guanine (G)), and pyrimidine (Cytosine (C) and Thymine (T)).

Detailed explanation-4: -Adenine (A) and guanine (G) are purines, and cytosine (C), thymine (T), and uracil (U) are pyrimidines. These are the most important parts in the nucleic acid, and genetic information is stored in the sequence of these molecules.

Detailed explanation-5: -Adenine and guanine are purines, while cytosine and thymine are pyrimidines. Purines pairs with pyrimidines, by formation of H-bonds. Adenine attaches to thymine, by two hydrogen bonds, while cytosine and guanine forms three hydrogen between them.